Orthodontic practices near Longton
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Longton, 18 practices within 10 and 50 practices within 20. The closest is Longton Dental Centre, 0.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longton Dental CentreLongton | 0.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (184 reviews) |
| Grosvenor Dental PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 2.9 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield)Stoke-on-Trent | 2.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (507 reviews) |
| Modwena DentalStoke-on-Trent | 2.9 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (29 reviews) |
| Orthodontists Stoke on TrentBarlaston | 3.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Shelton Dental CentreStoke-on-Trent | 3.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (221 reviews) |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 3.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (407 reviews) |
| Stoke Orthodontic ServicesStoke-on-Trent | 4.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (62 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Longton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Longton, 0.8 miles north; the next are Stoke-on-Trent (2.9 miles west) and Barlaston (3.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Longton | 1 | 0.8 miles north |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 8 | 2.9 miles west |
| Barlaston | 1 | 3.2 miles south-west |
| Basford, Stoke-on-Trent | 3 | 4.2 miles north-west |
| Stone | 1 | 5.3 miles south |
| Tunstall | 1 | 5.3 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Longton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant Centre (4.9 from 3,597 reviews), 12.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Dental Stafford & Implant CentreStafford | 4.9 (3,597 reviews) | 12.1 miles south |
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 4.9 (739 reviews) | 14.9 miles north-west |
| Moody Terrace Dental Practice & Albert Place Dental Referral CentreCongleton | 4.9 (715 reviews) | 13.0 miles north |
| Ashlow Orthodontic PracticeStoke-on-Trent | 4.9 (407 reviews) | 3.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Longton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Stoke-on-Trent |
| NHS dental services | NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 12,794 |
| Residents under 16 | 25.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,518 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.7% aged 16 to 24 and 36.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 32.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,516 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Stoke-on-Trent | 19th closest to an orthodontic practice of 53 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.9% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in Stoke-on-Trent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Thomas More Catholic Academy — 0.9 miles Ormiston Meridian Academy — 1.1 miles Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 7,955 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 112 schools, 41,809 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 50 within 20 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Longton
The nearest practice to Longton is Longton Dental Centre, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 50.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Grosvenor Dental Practice (2.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashlow Orthodontic Practice (3.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Longton list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Longton are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Longton Dental Centre, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Longton
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Orthodontist in Longton: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Longton often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is relevant to searches focused on both Longton and the wider Stoke-on-Trent area. Longton — a market town with a population of around 12,794 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local snapshot of Longton
Longton has a population of around 12,794, making it a market town within Stoke-on-Trent. Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Florence, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Florence, Normacot, Sandford Hill, Meir Hay, Blurton, and Adderley Green.
Useful local orthodontic context for Longton
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Longton or nearby searches; 1 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 mention fixed braces; 1 include NHS signals and 1 include private treatment signals; access-related signals include parking from 0, wheelchair access from 1, and evening or weekend availability from 0. Nearby practice records include Longton Dental Centre.
The local picture in Longton
Longton — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 25.5% of Longton's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.9% of the 1,518 residents in Longton's census neighbourhood, above the 7.6% average across Stoke-on-Trent. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Longton is better served than 81% of towns in England. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Longton are served by secondary schools including St Thomas More Catholic Academy (0.9 miles) and Ormiston Meridian Academy (1.1 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Longton's Local Authority area covers 112 schools and 41,809 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Longton sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Longton is about 34 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Longton
Many people in Longton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively. People from Florence, Normacot and Sandford Hill regularly visit orthodontists in Longton.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Longton — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Longton
The orthodontic landscape in Longton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side. People from Florence, Normacot and Sandford Hill regularly visit orthodontists in Longton.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Longton
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Longton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Longton
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Longton, Stoke-on-Trent alone. Nearby pages covering Florence, Normacot, Sandford Hill, Meir Hay, Blurton, and Adderley Green may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Longton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Longton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Longton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Longton is Longton Dental Centre, about 0.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Grosvenor Dental Practice (2.9 miles) and Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) (2.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Longton?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Longton, 18 practices within 10 miles and 50 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Longton?
The nearest practice to Longton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Longton Dental Centre, about 0.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic (Huddersfield) (2.9 miles) and Shelton Dental Centre (3.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.